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They’ve got ‘discipline, dedication and desire.’ But will they get a chance to play?

They’ve got ‘discipline, dedication and desire.’ But will they get a chance to play?

Champion Lincoln High Mustangs in limbo about their future

  • Sep 12, 2020

 

The All-SF Soccer Team features an eclectic and comprehensive mix of the top prep performers in The City as nominated by nearly 40 coaches and athletic directors. (Courtesy photo)

Announcing the 2019-20 All-SF High School Soccer Team and award finalists

San Francisco prep soccer community unites to honor top performers

  • Apr 24, 2020

 

St. Ignatius players and fans had all sorts of reasons to celebrate throughout what was a remarkable football season. (Paul Ghiglieri/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Looking back at a banner year for St. Ignatius football

With the sports world on hold, fans are trying to stay sane by reaching into the memory banks to relive great moments.

 

Riordan guard Bryce Monroe, seen here during the second half of a 76-62 win over Vanden, had his quest for a state championship cut short after the school was forced to close its doors when a student tested positive for the coronavirus. (Jeff Fung/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Riordan guard Bryce Monroe, seen here during the second half of a 76-62 win over Vanden, had his quest for a state championship cut short after the school was forced to close its doors when a student tested positive for the coronavirus. (Jeff Fung/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Prep roundup: SI boys hoops wins section title, receiver Danny Ryan chooses USC

Prep roundup: SI boys hoops wins section title, receiver Danny Ryan chooses USC

The St. Ignatius boys basketball team settled its season series with rival Sacred Heart Cathedral

Prep roundup: SI boys hoops wins section title, receiver Danny Ryan chooses USC
After 30 years of working with the school, including 27 as athletic director, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s Jo Ann Momono will be retiring at the end of the school year. (Mark Pardini/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Sacred Heart Cathedral’s athletic director retiring after three decades

Jo Ann Momono made history as the first female athletic director in the West Catholic Athletic League

After 30 years of working with the school, including 27 as athletic director, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s Jo Ann Momono will be retiring at the end of the school year. (Mark Pardini/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Luke Moore, who scored 10 points on Saturday in Stuart Hall’s BCL West Tournament Championship win, protects the ball from Urban’s Jaydon Aquino (22).                                Michael Hong/Special to S.F. Examiner

San Francisco Prep roundup: Stuart Hall wins BCL West Tournament

It wasn’t the way anyone drew it up, but the Stuart Hall…

Luke Moore, who scored 10 points on Saturday in Stuart Hall’s BCL West Tournament Championship win, protects the ball from Urban’s Jaydon Aquino (22).                                Michael Hong/Special to S.F. Examiner
Rishi Raghavan (42) and Cal Ladine (40) combined for 57 points in Lowell’s 74-53 win over Mission on Monday. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S. F. Examiner)

Prep roundup: Ladine scores 39, Riordan falls into tie for first

For one night, Lowell finally flipped the script, getting 39 points from Cal Ladine in a 74-53 win

Rishi Raghavan (42) and Cal Ladine (40) combined for 57 points in Lowell’s 74-53 win over Mission on Monday. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S. F. Examiner)
University is No. 1 again as the BCL West champions.

Prep roundup: University atop BCL West, SI loses in controversial finish

The University Red Devils continued their mastery of the Bay Counties League West Division on Tuesday night

University is No. 1 again as the BCL West champions.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Wildcats compete against St. Ignatius Wildcats in the Bruce-Mahoney basketball game at the Cow Palace on January 3 in Daly City. (Chris Victorio | Special to the S.F. Examiner)

Prep roundup: Riordan and SI pick up road wins

Leading by 10 with 2:29 left, Riordan (16-2, 7-1 WCAL) let the Padres claw back in with a pair of 3-pointers from Ryan Wilson,

Sacred Heart Cathedral Wildcats compete against St. Ignatius Wildcats in the Bruce-Mahoney basketball game at the Cow Palace on January 3 in Daly City. (Chris Victorio | Special to the S.F. Examiner)
With Tuesday night’s 62-51 win at Mitty, the Crusaders defeated the Monarchs on the road for the first time since 2002. (Ethan Kassal/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Prep basketball: Riordan ends long-standing losing streak at Mitty

“One of the things we talked about that we wanted to do this year was knock off Mitty at Mitty,”

With Tuesday night’s 62-51 win at Mitty, the Crusaders defeated the Monarchs on the road for the first time since 2002. (Ethan Kassal/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Sacred Heart Cathedral Fightin’ Irish compete against St. Ignatius Wildcats in the Bruce-Mahoney basketball game at the Cow Palace on January 3.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Fightin’ Irish compete against St. Ignatius Wildcats in the Bruce-Mahoney basketball game at the Cow Palace on January 3.
Freshman point guard King-Jhsanni Wilhite scored a game-high 21 points for St. Ignatius on Tuesday night. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S.F. Examiner)

St. Ignatius squad shows encouraging signs despite recent losses

Back-to-back rivalry losses were certainly undesirable for any St. Ignatius basketball fan

Freshman point guard King-Jhsanni Wilhite scored a game-high 21 points for St. Ignatius on Tuesday night. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Antonio Abeyta (1), pictured here with Dimitri Koutsogeorgas (3) came through in the clutch for the Serra Padres Saturday night.(Kyle Dayanghirang/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Riordan shocked at home by Serra in WCAL opener

The stage was set perfectly for the Riordan Crusaders to open 2020 with a bang

Antonio Abeyta (1), pictured here with Dimitri Koutsogeorgas (3) came through in the clutch for the Serra Padres Saturday night.(Kyle Dayanghirang/Special to S.F. Examiner)
USF’s old court has been dusted off for use at the Cow Palace for Friday’s Bruce-Mahoney Game. (Courtesy/St. Ignatius Athletics)

Bruce-Mahoney Game returning to Cow Palace

After taking refuge in the East Bay for a year, the biggest San Francisco high school sporting event of the year will be back in The City.

USF’s old court has been dusted off for use at the Cow Palace for Friday’s Bruce-Mahoney Game. (Courtesy/St. Ignatius Athletics)
Bryce Monroe, seen here with head coach Joey Curtin during a December 10 victory over Weston Ranch, scored 23 of his 27 in the second half on Saturday to lead Riordan to a come-from-behind win over Modesto Christian.(Kyle Dayanghirang/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Prep basketball roundup: Riordan improves to 9-1

Riordan trailed the featured game of the seven-game showcase at halftime

Bryce Monroe, seen here with head coach Joey Curtin during a December 10 victory over Weston Ranch, scored 23 of his 27 in the second half on Saturday to lead Riordan to a come-from-behind win over Modesto Christian.(Kyle Dayanghirang/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Lincoln quarterback Luis Contreras warms up on the sideline at Kezar Stadium during the Mustangs’ scrimmage against Sacred Heart Cathedral on Aug. 23, 2019. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Prep roundup: Lincoln High School football is No. 1 again

Luis Contreras ran 56 times, breaking his own single-game San Francisco record for carries

Lincoln quarterback Luis Contreras warms up on the sideline at Kezar Stadium during the Mustangs’ scrimmage against Sacred Heart Cathedral on Aug. 23, 2019. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
Abraham Lincoln High School football team gets hyped up before the CIF D6 State Championship Game against the Orange Glen Patriots of Escondido on December 15, 2018 at City College of San Francisco. (Chris Victorio | Special to S.F. Examiner)

Lincoln High School earns chance for second consecutive state football championship

For the second straight year, the Lincoln Mustangs will play for a state football championship

Abraham Lincoln High School football team gets hyped up before the CIF D6 State Championship Game against the Orange Glen Patriots of Escondido on December 15, 2018 at City College of San Francisco. (Chris Victorio | Special to S.F. Examiner)
The Bears take on Berkeley during the 61st Crusader Classic on Wednesday night. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S.F. Examiner)

New leaders emerge as Mission basketball ekes out tourney opener

Reports of Mission’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.

The Bears take on Berkeley during the 61st Crusader Classic on Wednesday night. (Ethan Kassel/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Lincoln quarterback Luis Contreras warms up on the sideline at Kezar Stadium during the Mustangs’ scrimmage against Sacred Heart Cathedral on Aug. 23, 2019. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Lincoln High School heads to the playoffs

After advancing directly to the state championship last year, the Mustangs will have a regional playoff game this season

Lincoln quarterback Luis Contreras warms up on the sideline at Kezar Stadium during the Mustangs’ scrimmage against Sacred Heart Cathedral on Aug. 23, 2019. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)